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Can I override the WHILE Loop Limit

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Created On: 7 Nov 2000 7:55 am
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2000 7:56 am

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Web Crossing allows you to set a maximum number of iterations a WHILE loop may perform, in order to prevent infinite looping and apparent server hangs. Customers sometimes need to override this when, for example, processing folders large numbers of discussions and messages.

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With version 3.1 and up, you may use the %% whileLimitReset %% in your WHILE loop to reset the internal counter.